4.14.2011

Igby Goes Down is a dramatic comedy that follows Igby (Kieran Culkin) as he matures into a rebellious adult while struggling to find his identity. He is constantly on the run from his psychotic mother (Susan Sarandon) and the confinements of military academy. He escapes to his Godfather’s (Jeff Goldblum) mistress’s (Amanda Peet) studio-loft apartment where he develops a relationship with an older woman (Claire Danes). Igby deals with reality by trying to live a regular life, but comes across several challenges. Igby’s character is often compared to a modern day Holden Caulfield.

Besides for the apartment, the diner is the usual meet up spot for Igby and Sookie (Claire Danes). The milkshake Sookie orders looks delicious and inspired me to look up and share some ingredients for the best milkshake recipes. Take a look:

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Vanilla Milkshake Recipe:

-Ingredients:

o1/3 cup of whole milk

o10 ounces of vanilla ice cream

oCup of ice

oWhip Cream

o1 maraschino cherry

-Directions:

oCombine the milk, ice, and ice cream in a blender until it is smooth and creamy!

oAdd whip cream and cherry for the final touch

One of my favorite desserts is bananas fosters so when found this one I just had to share it!

Bananas Foster Milkshake Recipe:

-Ingredients:

o1 overly ripe banana, peeled and cut into chunks

o¼ cup of caramel sauce

oPinch ground cinnamon

o1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)

o1/3 cup whole milk

o10 ounces of vanilla ice cream

oWhipped cream

-Directions:

oCombine the banana, caramel sauce, cinnamon, rum, and milk into the blender and mix until smooth

Igby’s Godfather, D.H., keeps his mistress hidden in a studio-loft apartment in the city. The space is beautiful, open, and white. This style is very trendy and easy to fall in like with. Here are some photos of simple and chic white studio-loft spaces.

4.07.2011

This HBO drama series is one of my favorites. Set in Bon Temp Louisiana, this fictional town comes to life through the realistic portrayal of humans and vampires coexisting. Sookie Stackhouse (Anny Paquin) works as a waitress at Merlotte’s, Bon Temps’s local bar and falls in love with Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), a 173-year-old vampire that happens to be her neighbor. The inherent differences that exist between them constantly put their love to the test. The acting, set, and production of True Blood makes this fantasy world of supernatural beings an enjoyable show to watch.

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Art: True Blood Comic Books

Creator Alan Ball takes the creatures, characters, and settings of the TV show and recreates them in a True Blood comic series with IDW Publishing. If you’re a fan of the show you should definitely check the comics out: